Presidential Candidates Converge On AFL-CIO Meeting In Florida

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Four Democratic presidential candidates
vying for the party's nomination made their pitch to labor leaders
Monday, converging on Florida to appeal to a key constituency.

Sens. John Edwards of North Carolina and Joe Lieberman of
Connecticut, Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri and former Sen.
Carol Moseley-Braun of Illinois met privately with AFL-CIO leaders
during the union's executive council meetings.

"I think they're looking for somebody who sees things through
their eyes and will fight for working families," Edwards said. "I
think they're looking for somebody who's really willing to take
this fight to George Bush."

The meetings represent the year's first extensive showcase in
Florida for the crowded field of Democrats hoping to defeat
President Bush next year.

Florida remains a focal point following the 2000 presidential
recount, and has 27 electoral votes, or 10 percent of the number
needed to capture the White House.

Florida Sen. Bob Graham plans to file papers this week to form a
campaign committee for president.